Daimler Specifications

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Daimler Specifications


Daimler was formed in 1896 by Fredrick Simms, he acquiring the patent rights to sell Gottlieb Daimler’s 1 horsepower motorboat engines; more importantly Simms was also able to retain the Daimler name. The same year the Daimler Motor Syndicate would enter into car production at their newly established facility in Coventry, soon after garnering Royal patronage when the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) was given a ride in a Daimler by John Scott-Montagu, Lord Montagu of Beaulieu. In 1907 Daimler introduced the now trademark fluted grille, then in 1908 it acquired  the license to build the “Knight” sleeve valve engines for its automobiles. During World War 1 Daimler manufactured engines for the Little and Big Willie, the worlds first ever tanks, in addition to engines for scout vehicles, planes, ambulances, trucks and double-decker buses!

In 1920 the company merged with AEC to form the Associated Daimler Company to build commercial vehicles. During World War 2 the company is best known for its manufacture of the “Ferret”, a stoic armored car that would do service in over 136 countries around the world. After the war Daimler lost its way, creating too many models and selling too few, in many respects becoming the play thing of one Lady Norah Docker. Jaguar, on the other hand, could barely keep up with demand and, with Daimler ripe for the picking, realized it would provide both an up-market division and much needed extra production facilities.

In 1960 Jaguar would acquire Daimler, shortly after arguably the prettiest and most highly prized iteration coming to market, the wonderful SP250 Dart. The halcyon days would be short lived, with the rationalization of British automotive manufacturers ensuring some would live on as mere name plates. Since that time, Daimlers have simply been "badge engineered" versions of current production Jaguar sedans, although they were always fitted with the distinctive fluted grill, upgraded upholstery, and woodwork – making them the flagship of the marque. The only truly unique Daimler model to emerge between 1967 and 1992 was the DS420 Limousine. It is worth noting that coachbuilders Vanden Plas were merged into BMC, and then assigned to the Daimler group in 1966, a name used for the US market instead of Daimler to ensure no confusion with the German competition.
1931 Specifications: Daimler Double Six  

1931 Daimler Double Six

1936 Daimler 4�-Litre Straight 8  

1936 Daimler 4 Litre Straight 8

1936 Daimler 24  

1936 Daimler 24

1936 Daimler Light 20  

1936 Daimler Light 20

1936 Daimler Light Straight 8  

1936 Daimler Light Straight 8

1937 Daimler Double Six  

1937 Daimler Double Six

1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8  

1938 Daimler 4-Litre Straight 8

1939 Daimler DB 18  

1939 Daimler DB 18

1946 Daimler DE 27  

1946 Daimler DE 27

1946 Daimler DE 36  

1946 Daimler DE 36

1951 Daimler 3-litre Regency  

1951 Daimler 3-litre Regency

1953 Daimler Conquest  

1953 Daimler Conquest

1953 Daimler Conquest Roadster  

1953 Daimler Conquest Roadster

1954 Daimler Conquest Century  

1954 Daimler Conquest Century

1955 Daimler One-O-Four  

1955 Daimler One-O-Four

1955 Daimler One-O-Four Automatic  

1955 Daimler One-O-Four Automatic

1956 Daimler DK 400 Limousine  

1956 Daimler DK 400 Limousine

1959 Daimler Majestic Major  

1959 Daimler Majestic Major

1959 Daimler SP 250 Dart  

1959 Daimler SP 250 Dart

1962 Daimler 2-Litre V8  

1962 Daimler 2-Litre V8

1972 Daimler Double Six  

1972 Daimler Double Six

1984 Daimler 4.2  

1984 Daimler 4.2

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